§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
From what source their proposed people's panels will be funded and what will be their estimated annual budget.
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyWe are currently looking at ways of consulting and involving citizens more in decisions about the delivery of public services. Ideas are at an early stage and I am therefore unable to120WA give estimated costs; but costs to the Cabinet Office would be met from within existing budgets.
§ The Earl of Northeskasked Her Majesty's Government:
What impact they anticipate that their proposed people's panels will have upon the framing and determination of government policy.
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyWe are considering ways of consulting and involving citizens more in decisions about the delivery of public services. We will use the results of consultation and research to shed light on areas that need improvement.